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Snoop Dogg to Carry Olympic Torch in Paris
American rapper Snoop Dogg has been chosen as one of the final torchbearers for the Olympic flame ahead of Friday’s opening ceremony in Paris. The 52-year-old music icon will carry the torch through the streets of Saint-Denis, a vibrant area north of Paris that is home to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, on the eve of the grand event.
The journey through Saint-Denis marks the penultimate leg of the torch relay, which will conclude at the iconic Eiffel Tower. Since beginning its journey in May, the Olympic torch has traversed France, being carried by a diverse array of personalities, including former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, Formula One driver Charles Leclerc, and actress Halle Berry.
Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., hails from Los Angeles—the city set to host the 2028 Olympic Games. He will be accompanied by other notable torchbearers in Saint-Denis, including French actress Laetitia Casta and French rapper MC Solaar.